kullas and Motman are next on the list.

I say keep it another week so that you get to fly it

Cool! Thanks. I'm hoping this kite flys well. I"m just leary of the bridle lines. If it seems to be holding up well I might pick one up for casual ATB riding. I don't want to kill my Blades and Competitions on chilled out riding.

-Scott

Finally got to fly the kite for a minute tonight. My brake lines were way off for this kite. It would climb but I had to point the brake end of the handles toward the kite. I'll make some brake line extensions tonight for it.

One note the wind was super light and the kite would barely take off even with the brake lines not quite right. What got me was one of the local guys was actually out kitesurfing in the ocean on what I think is a Flysurfer SA 19meter. I've not talked to the guy in while so I'm not sure but there was barely a breath of wind. I gotta get a Silver Arrow 19 or better yet the 26 meter!

See ya-Scott

Finally got a chance to fly the kite in moderate wind (10-15mph). It did ok. I was about to hit the water with it. Unfortunately when I walked to the beach there was a bunch of fishermen up and down the sand. I would have gone downwind with the ktie but it would have been fun.

All in all it was a better experience than I expected. Still not happy with the bridal lines at all.
Overall I am happy with the way the kite flies static. The kite had only one bad tendancy. When you let tension off of the lines quickly the leading edge of the kite folded down towards you causing the kite to collapse. This could be a problem if your cruising in a buggy and you steer down wind quickly.

Mabye this afternoon the wind will pick up and the beach will clear off. It's a beautiful day today hence the crowded beach. 86 degrees 10-15mph wind 2-3 foot waves and pretty warm water. No wetsuit or shirt needed.

Later-Scott

Hey! I probably will not get another chance in the near future (next 2 weeks) to do any kite flying.
Who is next on the list? Please pm me your address and I'll get the kite out to you as soon as I can.

See ya-Scott

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Originally posted by DaVinch kullas and Motman are next on the list. I say keep it another week so that you get to fly it

looking back through the posts i guess im next.
U2U sent

Sound good kullas.

Then we'll end up the Ace demo with Motman.

I don't think I'll make it to the post office until Monday due to my work schedule. With the new heavy development around where I work it takes about 1.5 hours to goto the post office during lunch now! :ticking::ticking: Then I won't get lunch!

Scott

I've not been able to get to the post office so far this week! The bosses have kept me in the office. Hopefully, they'll send me out and I can drop the kite off. It's boxed and ready to go.

Scott

Finally the kite is in the mail! Scott

I can't believe the ace is still on the world tour. I know I had a great time with it. Very noble of you Davinch.

So did I.

I'm glad you guys had fun with the Ace! I'll work on another demo kite after the Ace and Comp 90 are back

DaVinch,
I see ya got a 8.3 Reactor comming. I got to fly one the other weekend. that is a sweet kite.
I have never flown a Ace but as soon as it arives I to will be able to say thanks for letting me fly it

Hello Kulas,

I should have the Reactor by the weekend
{Edit} The UPS man just came to the door

Let us know how the Ace is holding up.

Wonder how many hours are on it now (it was new in Jul 07)??

Well, I only put about 30-45 minutes of time on it. Unlike the Blade IV 4.9 meter where I put about 12 hours of flight time on it in one weekend-I intended to buy it (which I did) so I wasn't worried about putting time on it. The ACE was nice but not really my cup of tea. If I have some spare cash for a spare kite for friends to fly on occasion then I'd go with one.

See ya-Scott

I got the Ace in the mail today. the weather should be good this weekend temp 58, wind 8 to 10, sunny. should be a good weekend to fly

Glad you got the kite. Hopefully, the weather is good for ya and you can give us a good review.

Later-Scott

I got the Ace out yesterday and the wind was 5 to 6 mph and to tell ya the truth i realy didnt care for the way it flew. I guess there was just not enough wind. I took it out today and the wind was 10 to 15 and this was a total different kite. First of all i used Kite Killers. would not fly with out them. Was getting good lift and with my other kites when i would get tired i would just fly to the top and rest a sec. No rest for the weary here so would have to land it. I weigh 195lbs and got snached one time picked up about 6 ft and to my suprise was let down easy. I did have a problem with the kite overflying me and turning into a botie maybe im just not used to the kite. So for me I am glad i got to demo the kite. I liked it but not enough to buy one. just not my type of flying. Thanks for the Demo and a big thanks to DaVinch for putting this kite out for demo. The kite is still in good shape a little dirt here and there but nothing that cant be cleaned. looks good and ready for the next person to demo.

[Edited on 3-3-2008 by kullas]

Kullas-you hit it on the head with your review. The kite was just ok. Nothing special and did a few weird things aka the bowtie easily. Overall it flew good but if you have the choice between a Blade or a Pansh then I'd always go for the Blade. It would make an ok beater kite and I still might get one for friends to try so they don't crash up my good kites.

Later-Scott

Ok, Motman is the last one on the list

What are you sending out next? You know things are so good the next one might not make it back!:saint:

I'm not sure yet Sthrasher, but I'll let you know when I come up with something

I sent Motman a U2U and no word yet

may I try one of the kites after a while? (i'd like a bit of experience with my own first).

Sure thing Feral - I should have something else out by then. The Ace's tour is ending with Motman.

Welcome to the forum Feral. Nice avatar.

Have you heard anything back from Motman yet?

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Originally posted by kullas I sent Motman a U2U and no word yet

I just noticed 6000 views on this thread!:wow:

Still no word do ya want me to just send it back to you DaVinch?
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